A man was taken to hospital with face and chest injuries after being kicked and punched by a gang of men during an attack in Whyteleafe on New Year's Day.

Police have now released CCTV images of people they believe could help with the investigation and have urged them to come forward.

The 26-year-old man and his 19-year-old girlfriend were walking home from a new year party at around 2am last Wednesday (January 1), near Whyteleafe railway station, when he was attacked.

Police want to speak to several people seen in Whyteleafe near the time of the incident

A group of men approached him and started kicking and punching him, Surrey Police said.

The victim was taken to East Surrey Hospital, in Redhill, for treatment to facial and chest injuries.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been bailed until February 10 while the investigation continues.

Detective Constable James Vernon said: "I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the assault or the events surrounding it to contact officers with information.

"I would also appeal to anyone who saw a group of men either using a train to travel to the area or in the vicinity of Whyteleafe railway station, who they believe may connect to this incident, to contact Surrey Police."

Police released images as part of an appeal for information

He added: "I am releasing a number of CCTV stills of people I would like to speak to in connection with the incident as I believe they may hold information vital to the investigation.

"If you are one of the people in the images, or if you can identify a person, please contact Surrey Police or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously with information.

"The victim and his girlfriend were walking home from a party in the area and it is believed other revellers who attended the same event may have seen the assault. If this applies to you, please make contact with detectives as soon as possible."

Anyone with any information on the case should contact 101 quoting reference 45140000062 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police believe the images may show people with information about what happened